Cá Nục Kho Mắm Tôm

Cá Nục Kho Mắm Tôm is a flavorful Vietnamese dish featuring mackerel simmered in a savory shrimp paste sauce, offering a delightful combination of umami and spice. This healthy seafood dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, served with steamed rice and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• Mackerel fish - 300 grams, cleaned and cut into pieces
• Shrimp paste (mắm tôm) - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red chili - 1, sliced (adjust to taste)
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 200 milliliters
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp paste, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper together to create a marinade.
2. Add the cleaned mackerel pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and red chili, sautéing until fragrant.
4. Add the marinated mackerel to the pan and sear for about 3 minutes on each side until slightly browned.
5. Pour in the water and bring it to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside steamed rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health.
• High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.

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